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Your sister
March 13, 2022
From Emily Dickinson,
" Each that we lose takes part of us;
A crescent still abides,
Which like the moon, some turbid night,
Is summoned by the tides."
Suz
March 13, 2022
On this anniversary of loss, the author Kathryn Schulz offers the origin of the word as in fact an apt analogue for the experience of loss:
"The verb "to lose" has its taproot sunk in sorrow; it is related to the "lorn" in "forlorn." It comes from an Old English word meaning to perish, which comes from an even older word meaning to separate or cut apart. The modern sense of misplacing an object only appeared later, in the thirteenth century; a hundred years after that, "to lose" acquired the meaning of failing to win. In the sixteenth century we began to lose our minds; in the seventeenth century, our hearts. The circle of what we can lose, in other words, began with our own lives and each other and has been steadily expanding ever since. This is how loss felt to me after my father died: like a force that constantly increased its reach, gradually encroaching on more and more terrain." From her book, Lost & Found (public library)
March 12, 2019
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Matt, Holly,Donovan,Madison & Emma
Mary Piper
March 17, 2017
November 13, 2012
Suz
November 13, 2012
Losing someone is the hardest thing to accept. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday.
Missing you is the heartache, that never goes away.
Seeing your light shining through the eyes of the children you have left behind is a gift I will cherish all my life.
Fishing on Lake Buynak
Matt and Kids
November 13, 2012
Orange County Florida, Matt Piper
November 6, 2012
Mary Vazquez
March 19, 2009
It has been a long year my dear brother.And i still miss you dearly.But i think of you often and it makes me smile.
You left your wonderful children tory,livi,madison,emma & donovan as your reminders i love them dearly.
Your Sister
Mary
Ann Wempner Finnegan
March 6, 2009
I hope you and all those that loved Matthew are healing and finding some comfort in life, family and friends.
Judith Reedy
March 6, 2009
Dear Susan and Family,
I have been thinking of you and your sister and all of your families. I remember Matthew, and I truly enjoyed reading about him in the write-up that George sent. I appreciate very much the efforts on your and your sister’s parts to help others and to honor Matthew. I love the ways you and George always find to participate, whether you are physically there or not.
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you.
Grace and Peace,
Audrey and John W.
March 6, 2009
Our deepest sympathy, he was such a good man. Sorry we cannot be there with you. I will be talking to you.
March 6, 2009
Matt, You are in the everlasting arms of our mom and dad now. I know you are at peace but it still doesn't take my pain away. You will allways be with me, I will always love you and never forget you. I will always remember the Oreo cookie snow fights you won!
And I will always love you, my sweet loving and caring brother who no matter what I did or said always stood by me and loved me anyway.
To Holly: i will always be there for you as a sister.
I love you all, your sister, Mary Hope
March 6, 2009
Victoria, Olivia, Donovan, Madison & Emma may you always know how much you were truly loved and cherished. Your father was devoted to you all.
Ginny & Bob Bumbolow
March 6, 2009
Our prayers and our love are with you and your family
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Shari Longardner
March 6, 2009
Dearest Holly: You have been a constant in my thoughts & prayers since I was told of Matt's death, & those of Carrie & Justin as well. We are holding you in our hearts. Love, Shari
Michael Newmark
March 6, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to your family.
Judy McCarthy
March 6, 2009
Matt will be truly missed. Holly we are here for you.
Tory Miller
March 6, 2009
Im not really sure what to say, but you guys have been constantly on my mind since thanksgiving. I am so glad that I was able to spend that time with matt, you, and the girls. I know that saying sorry may seem cliche, but I am at a loss for any other word. Im so sorry. If you need any help with the girls over the summer, I will be back home then. So please don't hesitate to call. Once again, Im sorry for everything that your going through and if there is anything that I can do please let me know. God Bless.
Isabel Walker
March 6, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Family.
(UNCLE STEVEN)
March 6, 2009
TO MY SISTER IN- LAW I'M HERE FOR YOU IF YOU NEED ME, ALSO FOR DONOVAN AND THE GIRLS YOUR BROTHER IN- LAW STEVEN
Bryan and Deborah Reed
March 6, 2009
Holly we are both so sorry for your loss. Matt was a terrific guy who we both thought the world of. This is one of the hardest things life will deal you, but you can and will get through this. God loves you and will heal your broken heart. Just ask him to help you. Deborah and I love you very much, don't ever forget that. We are here for you.
March 6, 2009
Matt, I did not know you very well, but what I did know, I liked. You will be missed very much.
Posted by: Sandra Moore
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My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss. Please call on me if you need anything.
Posted by: Joel Pearce
Cindy & Richie Cote
March 6, 2009
Dear Susan, George and Family, We are so saddened to hear of your brother's passing. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and always. Love, The Cote Family
Dolly
March 6, 2009
Holly, With Deepest Sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. God is our refuge and strength..~Psalms46:1
The Montgomery Family
March 6, 2009
Holly, Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you need anything at all please do not hesitate to let us know. We will always be there for you and your children. Love, Michael and Sheila Montgomery
March 6, 2009
Matt was a good guy and will be missed by all.
Posted by: Crystal Emerson December 12, 2008
Thinking of you... May these few words express sincere sympathy to you and your children. Colleen Peio and family.
Posted by: Colleen Peio December 12, 2008
May God and warm memories surround you and your children and bring you comfort. With deepest sympathy Melodie and Joe Saladino
Posted by: Melodie Saladino
Carmela M. Saul
March 6, 2009
Matt, smiling, and funny. A pleasure to have been with you at Corrections. When I retired, in 1999, I took all those fond memories with me. With heartfelt prayers to your family, ~ Carmela ~
March 6, 2009
Our prayers are with you.
Posted by: Bill, Tammy & Shaun Hall
My prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Wanda Maynard
Holly, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children.If you need anything we are just a phone call away.
Love, John & Geri Costello
March 6, 2009
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be, Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow, And soonest our best men with thee do go, Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery. Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men, And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell, And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then? One short sleep past, we wake eternally And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die. By John Donne
Posted by: CW NORTON JR, IAFF-LOCAL 2057
March 6, 2009
Know that you are always gonna be in my heart and prayers...
Posted by: S.May
March 6, 2009
TO MY SISTER, NEPHEW, AND NIECES MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND I'M HERE FOR YOU . LOVE HEIDI(AUNT HEIDI)
Posted by: HEIDI
March 6, 2009
With heartfelt sympathy and understanding thoughts in this time of sadness.
Posted by: Ed & Wanda Dever
Connie Bennett
March 6, 2009
Holly, my prayers and heart are with you and your children at this sad time. May God bless and watch over you through this sorrow and painful time and always be with you. Call on God and he will be there. Hugs, Connie (Mom) Bennett
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valerie and wally
March 6, 2009
Holly - our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids. We love you
Heidi
March 6, 2009
NO ONE WILL EVER UNDERSTAND WHY OR HOW. YOU WILL ALLWAYS BE LOVED, MISSED AND REMEMBER.
YOUR SISTER IN LAW HEIDI.
Candace Kingma-Piper
March 25, 2008
Our hearts are heavy upon learning of Matt's death. His strength, love and compassion helped us through the loss of his brother, our beloved Linn, 2 years ago.
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you Holly today and forevermore.
Candace, Torrey and Kaydence Piper
Jenny Molnar
March 24, 2008
We are very sadded by your loss. I hope you find the love of your family comfortering during this time.
Love your cousin from California
Veronica Lee
March 19, 2008
Lt. Piper was funny and witty. He will dearly be miss. I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers.
M King
March 19, 2008
The King family sends their deepest regrets and sympathy to the families at this extremely trying time.
Bill & Faye Temple
March 19, 2008
We aways enjoyed our time with Matt, Holly and the children. We will miss him.
Ronnie O. Gossett and Family
March 19, 2008
The Gossett Family sends their deepest condolences to the Piper Family, May God Bless and Protect each and every one. We thank God for the privilege of meeting and knowing you Matt, May God Bless and Keep You!
March 19, 2008
We will dearly miss Lt Piper. He was an inspiration to our facilities, and helped us in so many ways. All prayers and thoughts go out to his family. We miss you!
Sincerely: All staff at 33rd.Facilities Management
Duane and Teresa Wallace
March 19, 2008
May your memories give you strength at this difficult time.
Kimble Smith
March 18, 2008
My deepest sympathy to your family in your time of sorrow.
Love, Ms. Kim & Mrs. Crystal
Kimble Smith
March 18, 2008
My deepest sympathy to your family in your time of sorrow.
Love, Ms. Kim
Hall
March 18, 2008
Our prayers are with his family.
Bill, Tammy and Shaun
CW NORTON JR, IAFF 2057
March 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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